Buttery Parmesan Peas

Take advantage of spring's seasonal bounty with this recipe for sugar snap peas. Tossed in brown butter and Parmesan, these peas are nutty, salty, and sweet.

Total Time: 0:25

Prep: 0:15

Level:
Easy

Yield:
8 appetizer servings

Ingredients

1 lb. sugar snap peas

10 oz. frozen green peas

4 tbsp. butter

½ tsp. salt

½ tsp. pepper

¼ c. freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

Heat a covered, 6-quart saucepot of salted water to boiling on high. Add the sugar snap peas and green peas; cook for 1 minute, or until the frozen peas are thawed. Drain well.

In the same pot, melt the butter on medium-high. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until browned and fragrant, swirling occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the peas, salt, and pepper, tossing to coat. Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan. Serve immediately.